Clinical Research Specialist_

Phoenix

**Overview**

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Located conveniently in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, (ov/visitors/index.html) St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center is a 571-bed, not-for-profit hospital that provides a wide range of health, social and support services. Founded in 1895 by the Sisters of Mercy, St. Joseph's was the first hospital in the Phoenix area. More than 125 years later, St. Joseph's remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the poor and underserved.

We are extremely proud to be a nationally recognized center for quality quaternary care, medical education and research. St. Joseph's includes the internationally renowned Barrow Neurological Institute (arrowneuro.org/) , Norton Thoracic Institute (ignityhealth.org/arizona/norton-thoracic-institute) , Cancer Center at St. Joseph's (ignityhealth.org/arizona/locations/stjosephs/services/university-of-arizona-cancer-center) , Ivy Brain Tumor Center (vybraintumorcenter.org/) , and St. Joseph's Level I Trauma Center (upportstjosephs.org/traumacenter) (which is verified by the American College of Surgeons). The hospital is also a respected center for high-risk obstetrics, neuro-rehabilitation, orthopedics, and other medical services. St. Joseph’s is considered a sought-after destination hospital for treating the most complex cases from throughout the world. Every day, approximately 20 percent of the hospital’s patients have traveled from outside of Arizona and the United States to seek treatment at St. Joseph’s.

_U.S News & World Report_ routinely ranks St. Joseph's among the top hospitals in the United States for neurology and neurosurgery. In addition, St. Joseph's boasts the Creighton University School of Medicine at St. Joseph's, and a strategic alliance with Phoenix Children's Hospital.

St. Joseph's is consistently named an outstanding place to work and one of Arizona's healthiest employers. Come grow your career with one of Arizona's Most Admired Companies (estcompaniesaz.com/) .

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**Responsibilities**

The Gregory W. Fulton ALS and Neuromuscular Disease Center is seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to join our team. Multiple Openings! The ALS Center was founded to integrate high quality care with cutting edge research for neuromuscular disorders including ALS Pompe disease Spinal Muscular Atrophy Myasthenia Gravis among others. Over the past several years the ALS Center researchers have conducted over 20 sponsored and investigator initiated clinical trials for ALS and Neuromuscular disorders with new research projects continually added across time.

We are seeking a Clinical Research Specialist to join our team! Coordinates and participates in clinical research studies. Collects, compiles, documents, and reports clinical research data. Prepares project reports as it relates to program management and grant funding.

Responsibilities Include:

o Knowledge of all regulatory requirements and institutional requirements when conducting the study protocol(s).

o Participant recruitment including pre-screening, new potential participant follow-up and collaboration with the Investigators.

o Coordinates research subject informed consent and entry into appropriate research studies ensuring that all inclusion and exclusion criteria are met.

o With the Investigator, conducts informed consent conversation with the potential participant and/or caregiver.

o Coordinates and/or performs a variety of procedures/tests including, but not limited to, laboratory tests/phlebotomy, vital signs, ECG/EKGs, imaging studies, cognitive evaluations, as well as other needs as outlined in the study protocol(s).

o Obtains medical history, medical records and all other procedures outlined in the study protocol(s) within the allowed timelines.

o Responds to patient inquires via phone or in person in a timely manner.

o Processing and shipments of samples collected as outlined in the study protocol(s).

o Provides participant educations, with the Investigators, research pharmacist, and other members of the research study team, such as study specific procedures, diary/study log, proper dosage/administration, and specific restrictions as outlined in the study protocol(s).

o Completes case report forms, data entry, and maintains source documentation for all study participants.

o Triages, tracks and reports adverse events and deviations to the Investigator as well as the sponsor and IRB in accordance to their requirements.

o Coordinates research monitor visits and responds to all data queries in a timely manner.

o Collaborates and performs in-services with other hospital departments to ensure patient safety as well as ensuring the correct execution of the research studies.

o Workload including a majority of StrokeNet clinical trials as well as Industry Sponsored and Investigator Initiated.

We offer the following benefits:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Voluntary Protection: Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Identity Theft

Adoption Assistance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Assistance for career growth and development

Pension Plan

Matching Retirement Programs

**Qualifications**

**Requirements:**

Minimum 2 years related experience required.

Competent in computer skills including the Microsoft Office products required.

Associates degree in related field or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/ or job-related experience in lieu of degree required.

**Preferred:**

Three (3) years clinical research experience preferred

Bachelors Degree in related field preferred.

**Pay Range**

$22.95 - $33.28 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.